Headlines from November 25th, 2009

"I Was Planning to Eat This Sucker"

Obama says only Malia and Sasha could talk him into pardoning a turkey named "Courage" at White House ceremony Wednesday. Permalink

The Tough Sell

Obama to announce Afghan decision in 8 pm ET Tuesday address at Westpoint Academy. More from Gibbs' Wednesday gaggle here. Permalink

Lending a Hand

First Family participates in D.C. area service event Wednesday afternoon. Permalink

White House Weighs Blue Ribbon for Red Ink

Obama considering Conrad-Gregg deficit commission. Permalink

Wonderful, Wonderful Copenhagen

Obama to climate change parley, emission targets in hand. PRESS RELEASE: Read it here. Permalink

The Dissenter

NYT Sunday mag profiles Biden's outspoken role in the Obama White House. Permalink

Cost Wars

White House bigs hold Thanksgiving-eve media briefing to argue that ObamaCare will bend the health care cost curve. Permalink

Jobless Claims Plunge

Unemployment filings fall to 466,000 for the week, the lowest in more than a year. Plus: Consumer spending increases 0.7% in October. Permalink

Resolving Iraqi Stalemate

U.S., U.N. offer proposals to Iraq VP al-Hashemi in attempt to avoid another election law veto. Permalink

Netanyahu proposes 10-month freeze on West Bank settlement construction. East Jerusalem not included in the deal, Palestinian officials are already rejecting it. Clinton: "Today's announcement... helps move forward toward resolving the Israeli-Palestinian conflict." Permalink

Editor's Note

A photo illustration included in a recent post about Sen. Mary Landrieu was in poor taste and not up to the standards of TIME or time.com. We regret the error. , 7:55 AM

Looking Back on the 00s

This week's issue features review of "the decade from hell." Plus: Joe Klein on why it's "way too early to make pronouncements on Obama's fate." DETAILS: Get them here. Permalink